Iowa has long been known for it's trophy deer. The flat terrain, numerous food sources and great genetics keep Iowa front-of-mind for anyone who loves to hunt deer. Stop in and talk scrapes, rubs, scent, equipment and tactics for harvesting Iowa's wonderful whitetail deer!

Some of the most popular sportfishing in Iowa includes Crappie and Bluegill, along with about ten other popular sunfish found in Iowa. Youngsters and adults enjoy fishing for these popular fish all over Iowa.

Well, this warm winter isn't giving us ice anglers much time on the water so you might as well come on in and talk ice fishing with others and sharpen your skills so that when the cold weather finally hits you are ready!

Yes, this is the maneater forum, where the toothiest of the toothy ones are discussed. The comments are as sharp as the needle-like and razor sharp teeth of the fish they pursue. So jump on in at post your comments and questions about muskie fishing...and of course you can indulge in pike talk in here too!

This is the only place where pointed debates on 'hot issues' will be discussed. This forum must still observe the site rules but can allow for back-and-forth debate amongst one or more members. All other forums are to be used constructively...where questions can be asked and answers given. If a debate ensues on such a post in another forum, members will be asked to move the discussion here. THIS FORUM IS NOT SHOWN ON THE HOMEPAGE

Have a boat? Just bought a new boat or want to buy one? Motor not working, need a trolling motor, want new electronics? Ask all your questions and share experiences boating with new and experienced boaters so your next fishing or pleasure trip is a fun trip! All the information you want about boating can be found at the Iowa Outdoors dock!

Like to camp? Find new campgrounds, make plans to meet friends, share experiences, and learn about new and well liked equipment from other campers. Meet around Iowa Outdoors campfire before you take your next trip.

We have a wonderful little quotations block on Iowa Outdoors that displays a random quote. We would like to add new hunting and fishing related quotes to our database! If you have a good outdoor related quote, submit it here and if it makes the cut, we'll add it! (Please be sure to give credit to the originator of the quote, if possible)

Good outdoor products and services are hard to find! Got a favorite outdoor gadget, trinket or other item that you can't live without? Know of a great outdoor realted services (guides, marine and archery services, etc) If so, sound off here. Just as valuable as knowing a good product or service is knowing ones to avoid. Have a product or service that others should avoid? Let us know! Be sure to give specific reasons you like or dislike a product or service!